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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
The Sentinel piece riffs on a jumble of topics from invoicing profits on unsold goods to hopes for peace in 1917. It questions dairy delivery in severe cold and promotes crop rotation laws for farmers, joking about government diet mandates.
The piece notes Montana’s population approaching 1 million, with about 650000 residents currently. It suggests reaching seven figures will draw attention from all. The tone emphasizes demographic change and growing recognition of the state’s size.
A cryptic note alleges a person named She Nan lit a chicken coop at midnight to force higher feed intake and egg production, prompting discussions about nocturnal farming practices and worker hours in the community.
A note from early 1917 records only three prisoners in Fallon County Jail, suggesting some residents chose to reform as the year began.
The Kaiser’s ambassador to this country Count von Bernstorff, born in London and married to an American, is noted amid international chaos. His wife jokes about dishwashing as recreation, and they describe social ascent. Two St Paul girls who ran a Boise Idaho farm return, abandoning farming for chair bound profits.
The excerpt laments sensationalism in reporting Grace Roberts alleged murder and notes Philadelphia men fear disgrace. It contrasts old-fashioned virtue with modern high living and New Year resolutions, reflecting prior era newspaper rhetoric and social critique.
A former President Taft visit in the South elicited a humorous remark from an elderly Black woman who said he seemed likely to be regular to his meals, suh.
During a late American visit, the renowned pianist Paderewski was aided by a bootblack who offered a charitable shine. The generous act highlighted the pianist's modest response and the bootblack's kindness in Boston.
Baker town records show the Baker Townsite Co. buying properties in Lathom Heights and six lots in Milwaukee Addition. Northwestern Improvement Co. sold section 27 to John Guth for 4800. Marriage licenses issued first in Fallon county for Chas Burns and Caroline Cochran. Bruce Burt sold land to Sid W. Clark for 10560. Commissioner Pepper reviewed assessment matters at the courthouse. Keener back from Wisconsin Minnesota notes Montana pride. Gate City Hotel Co. filed with 50000 capital. directors include Thomas Pratt Baker Keener Leavitt. Fallon county court set to convene with citizenship papers filed for six residents on April 20, last named Skonieczny.
Fred W. Homeyer of Eureka, S. D., visited Baker this week to assess trade and potential construction of a substantial flour mill. He noted strong demand and favorable reception anticipated for Eureka products once operation begins.
A large Odd Fellows installation last Monday night drew strong membership growth and interest in lodge work. New officers installed include N G Harry Schenck C V G R B Lowry Sec H S Josselyn Treas C J Russell Trustee H F Griesy R S N G Mae Lucky L S N G Ralph Keene, Warden Louis Gramum Cond R EL Lee RS VL G Geo Austin L S V G Jas Murphy S S Dr Meyrau C H Doppler I G Robt Gorsuch O G Ralph Riggs P G J M Comstock.
A grime smeared youth declines a quarter offered by Paderewski after washing his face. The boy returns the coin and tells the pianist to keep it, then to get his hair cut. The incident shows a humorous moment of humility and character.
A cartoon quip features Biddy adjusting her hat declaring she can always stand Pat and will pursue suffrage politics. The line playful hints at evolving gender roles and political engagement in a lighthearted newspaper item.
An ode extols a cheerful optimist as a royal good fellow whose sun tinted fruits liken him to a ripe peach. He is described as always having a plan for mankind’s blessing even when his visions seem distant or dreamlike, yet the sentiment remains sweet to hear as a cello.
Last Saturday night Terry defeated Baker 20 to 7 at the Opera House. Terry showed experience against a less seasoned Baker squad. Capt. Lynch, Bright, and Ingram led respective teams with standout performances while officiating was by Referee White of Baker and Baker himself for Terry.
Owing to class sizes Miss Bachtle will divide into A and B classes and offer occasional private meetings after hours. Miss Henton arranged a special drill in modern history after school Tuesday evening. Hazel Crosby gave the first speech in the new auditorium Monday morning. Lloyd Kelling, during holidays, toured neighboring towns but returned to Baker for Monday morning classes. Olive Bonner was late Tuesday morning. Ethel Wilson found her seat placed among the boys. Tom Traweek was advised to practice throwing notes.
Carolinn Cochran wed Charles Burns in Baker on January 2, 1917. The bride wore a blue tailored suit and the groom a black suit. They plan to reside at the Jordan ranch after January 15.
Baker Drug Co markets Adler i ka a buckthorn bark glycerine mixture. It is said to act on both bowels and relieve constipation sour stomach gas and even prevent appendicitis with a single spoonful. A short treatment may ease chronic stomach trouble and the quick action is highlighted.
A fragment hints at student notes between a boy and a sophomore girl in a Freshman room during Monday sessions. The piece mentions Louise selecting a back seat and Tom Patton feeling off as his winter correspondence paused during Xmas vacation.
The senior class celebrates a holiday break with humor and resolve as they near graduation. One student joked he got nothing for Christmas while another hocked his overcoat to attend a party, later quipping he considered himself lucky to have it.
Junior and Sophomore editors describe a lively dance of the Upper Four Hundred. Mr. Cameron of the Terry basketball team allegedly interacted inappropriately with a sophomore girl at the event. Ingh school students admire their new room while M. Henton grieves over two German scholars lost. Renta Cornish spent Christmas at Kingmont.
The note recalls moving into a new building and enjoying a new room. It mentions Maude Cate favoring her seat in front of Bently and adds brief quirky items like two gum packages and a trip to Gladys Moore with a reward for tinder.
First National Bank offers direct farm loans to borrowers with no delays and the lowest possible rate. Contact us by writing or calling to get terms and figures.
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